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N920 WBD

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,624 mi
Last recorded120,624 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 WBD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 120,624 miles

poor image both dip beams

slight blow on exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wear in rear anti roll bar wrap rond bushes

Pass 15 May 2017 117,794 miles

off side front flexable brake hose cracking

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 115,501 miles

oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 115,495 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe insecure clip missing on filler pipe near tank (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel filter and flex (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2015 112,340 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

wearin rear wrap round bushes

Fail 11 May 2015 112,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

wearin rear wrap round bushes

Pass 20 May 2014 109,855 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust and brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 May 2013 105,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 105,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 100,557 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe ends corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 96,044 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 96,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 91,072 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 91,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 86,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 82,248 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 77,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 77,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 74,744 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 74,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 May 2006 74,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracking

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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N920 WBD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 126,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N920 WBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N920 WBD registered?

N920 WBD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N920 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N920 WBD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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